Johnny Mercer says Liz Truss laughed as she sacked him as veterans minister
The Tory MP described the PM’s move as a ‘gut punch’ that cast him into a bout of depression.
The Tory MP described the PM’s move as a ‘gut punch’ that cast him into a bout of depression.
Labour MP Paul Blomfield announced in February that he was standing down at the next general election.
The newly-appointed chancellor is expected to increase taxes and cut public spending in moves that are unlikely to sate either side of the party.
The Chairman of Tesco has praised Labour for its 'actionable' plans to grow the economy - but he wasn't as complimentary towards the Tories.
“As the old saying goes, if you don’t laugh, you cry," a Labour source said.
Mr Hunt and Ms Truss will meet in her Chequers residence on Sunday as tax rises and spending cuts loom on the horizon.
Having taking charge of the party in June, Kim Campbell of Canada's Progressive Conservatives lost the election and her own seat in October.
Such an outcome seems far fetched, but it is not without precedent...
Only nine per cent of the public have a favourable view of Lizz Truss, with speculation mounting that she will be replaced in the coming weeks.
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